When I was 9 years old my Dad gave me a 6" Rizutto with a broken spring. I can
remember trying to stick a coat hanger wire into it trying to fix it but to no avail. I
later took the blade out and stuck it into one of those Taiwan switchblade combs
because I wanted it to work so bad but I ended up destroying both of them in the
process.
When I was a kid I loved going to flea markets and gun shows looking for
switchblades and butterfly knives that I've always liked. Even now as an adult I
love them all the more. I like most all knives but have always had a thing for the
classy Italian stiletto's. Its been a blast to meet up with other collector's on the
internet and also learning the mechanics from makers like "Don Hall".... "Reese
Weiland"... "Jerry Rados"... and "George Cameron" to name a few. I also
restored antique stiletto's professionally for antique dealers for several years
before becoming a custom knifemaker.
I grew up in a small rural farming community in Ohio (near Cleveland and
Youngstown) and have also lived in Florida, Oklahoma, and Illinois. I currently
reside in my hometown of Ohio where I am now a full-time knifemaker with a
modest machine shop.
I grew up in a Christian home but never lived it until I gave my heart to Jesus
Christ at the age of 22. I am not ashamed to say that it has transformed my life
and that I believe in things like character, honesty, commitment, and integrity (a
few things that most people in this world lack.
remember trying to stick a coat hanger wire into it trying to fix it but to no avail. I
later took the blade out and stuck it into one of those Taiwan switchblade combs
because I wanted it to work so bad but I ended up destroying both of them in the
process.
When I was a kid I loved going to flea markets and gun shows looking for
switchblades and butterfly knives that I've always liked. Even now as an adult I
love them all the more. I like most all knives but have always had a thing for the
classy Italian stiletto's. Its been a blast to meet up with other collector's on the
internet and also learning the mechanics from makers like "Don Hall".... "Reese
Weiland"... "Jerry Rados"... and "George Cameron" to name a few. I also
restored antique stiletto's professionally for antique dealers for several years
before becoming a custom knifemaker.
I grew up in a small rural farming community in Ohio (near Cleveland and
Youngstown) and have also lived in Florida, Oklahoma, and Illinois. I currently
reside in my hometown of Ohio where I am now a full-time knifemaker with a
modest machine shop.
I grew up in a Christian home but never lived it until I gave my heart to Jesus
Christ at the age of 22. I am not ashamed to say that it has transformed my life
and that I believe in things like character, honesty, commitment, and integrity (a
few things that most people in this world lack.
Romans 10: 8 - 13
My name is Paul Panak, my wife is
Mechelle and together we have a
daughter Brooklynn Sue and a son
Trenton Paul.
Mechelle and together we have a
daughter Brooklynn Sue and a son
Trenton Paul.
My personal thanks to Don Hall, Arlin Walker, George
Cameron, Reese Weiland, Bill McHenry, and Jerry Rados
for the knowledge they have willingly shared with me,
kindness they have shown me and friendship they have
extended to me.
Cameron, Reese Weiland, Bill McHenry, and Jerry Rados
for the knowledge they have willingly shared with me,
kindness they have shown me and friendship they have
extended to me.
Acknowledgements:
Why the trade name BURN?
John 3: 16
